Brazil · Iperó · -23.390, -47.622

RMB

RMB, a research reactor (pool) in Iperó, Brazil, with 30 MW of thermal power, operated by National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN). Under construction.

Once in operation it will be the most powerful research reactor in Brazil, ahead of the 4 operating today. 48 pool-type reactors remain in operation today across 28 countries. It is one of 9 research reactors in 7 countries that INVAP designed or built.

Country

Brazil

City

Iperó

Type

Pool

Thermal power

30 MW

Operator

National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN)

Design and construction

Designed by INVAP

Status

Under construction

First criticality

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Purpose

Radioisotope production (Mo-99 and others for nuclear medicine), neutron beam research (thermal and cold neutrons), materials and fuel irradiation testing, neutron activation analysis, training

See also: every research reactor in Brazil · How research reactors work · every reactor by INVAP